PLT3152

Nationalism: Interpretations (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: James Walter

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful Completion of this subject it is expected that students will have: 1. A capacity to relate different interpretative approaches in the field of nationalism to political developments across the globe today. 2. An understanding of some of the problems associated with using different theories of nationalism, and an ability to critically assess their strengths and weaknesses. 3. An analytical appreciation of changes in the social form of nationalism across contemporary history.

Assessment: Essay (2500 words): 50% + Take-home examination (2000 words): 40% + Seminar participation: 10% + Third-year students are expected to show a greater analytical grasp of the unit, and to write their own essay question focussing upon a research problem.

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A second-year sequence in Politics, Anthropology or Sociology.

Prohibitions: PLT2152, COS2552 and COS3552